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Tayebi-Khorrami V, Rahmanian-Devin P, Fadaei MR, Movaffagh J, Askari VR. Advanced applications of smart electrospun nanofibers in cancer therapy: With insight into material capabilities and electrospinning parameters. Int J Pharm X 2024; 8:100265. [PMID: 39045009 PMCID: PMC11263755 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2024.100265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Cancer remains a major global health challenge, and despite available treatments, its prognosis remains poor. Recently, researchers have turned their attention to intelligent nanofibers for cancer drug delivery. These nanofibers exhibit remarkable capabilities in targeted and controlled drug release. Their inherent characteristics, such as a high surface area-to-volume ratio, make them attractive candidates for drug delivery applications. Smart nanofibers can release drugs in response to specific stimuli, including pH, temperature, magnetic fields, and light. This unique feature not only reduces side effects but also enhances the overall efficiency of drug delivery systems. Electrospinning, a widely used method, allows the precision fabrication of smart nanofibers. Its advantages include high efficiency, user-friendliness, and the ability to control various manufacturing parameters. In this review, we explore the latest developments in producing smart electrospun nanofibers for cancer treatment. Additionally, we discuss the materials used in manufacturing these nanofibers and the critical parameters involved in the electrospinning process.
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- Vahid Tayebi-Khorrami
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Tsai HA, Shih TM, Tsai T, Hu JW, Lai YA, Hsiao JF, Tsai GE. Fabrication of nanocrystal forms of ᴅ-cycloserine and their application for transdermal and enteric drug delivery systems. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 15:465-474. [PMID: 38711579 PMCID: PMC11070952 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.15.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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ᴅ-cycloserine (DCS), an FDA-approved medicine for the treatment of tuberculosis, is also a partial agonist at the glycine recognition site of N-methyl-ᴅ-aspartate (NMDA) receptor and has shown significant treatment efficacy for central nervous system (CNS) disorders including depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The physicochemical properties of DCS, however, limit the options of formulation and medicinal applications of DCS, and warrants further investigation for the development of CNS therapeutics. Nanocrystals play an important role in pharmaceutic design and development. The properties of nanocrystals are remarkably different from their bulk material counterpart, attributed to the large surface-area-to-volume ratio which can improve the bioavailability. In this study, for the first time, DCS, a highly water-soluble compound, has formed nanocrystals and this was confirmed by scanning electronic microscopy and X-ray powder diffraction. Furthermore, DCS nanocrystals were applied to several formulations to test their stability and then to the in vitro Franz diffusion test with reservoir patch formulation as well as in vivo pharmacokinetics study with enteric capsules. We tested these formulations regarding their nanocrystal physical properties, size effect, and dissolution rate, respectively. We found that DCS nanocrystals showed good performance in the Franz diffusion test and rodent pharmacokinetic studies due to the nanoparticle size and faster dissolution as compared with the commercial DCS powder. These DCS nanocrystal formulations could offer a new approach for the development of an advanced drug delivery system for the treatment of CNS disorders.
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- Hsuan-Ang Tsai
- Department of Research and Development, SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., 20F-8, No. 99, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., 20F-8, No. 99, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., 20F-8, No. 99, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., 20F-8, No. 99, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., 20F-8, No. 99, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., 20F-8, No. 99, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., 20F-8, No. 99, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA School of Medicine, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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Lin M, Shen J, Qian Q, Li T, Zhang C, Qi H. Fabrication of Poly(Lactic Acid)@TiO 2 Electrospun Membrane Decorated with Metal-Organic Frameworks for Efficient Air Filtration and Bacteriostasis. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:889. [PMID: 38611147 PMCID: PMC11013116 DOI: 10.3390/polym16070889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The development of high-performance filtration materials is essential for the effective removal of airborne particles, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) anchored to organic polymer matrices are considered to be one of the most promising porous adsorbents for air pollutants. Nowadays, most air filters are generally based on synthetic fiber polymers derived from petroleum residues and have limited functionality, so the use of MOFs in combination with nanofiber air filters has received a lot of attention. Here, a conjugated electrostatic spinning method is demonstrated for the one-step preparation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanofibrous membranes with a bimodal diameter distribution and the anchoring of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) by the introduction of TiO2 and in situ generation to construct favorable multiscale fibers and rough structures. The prepared PLA/TZ maintained a good PM2.5 capture efficiency of 99.97%, a filtration efficiency of 96.43% for PM0.3, and a pressure drop of 96.0 Pa, with the highest quality factor being 0.08449 Pa-1. Additionally, ZIF-8 was uniformly generated on the surface of PLA and TiO2 nanofibers, obtaining a roughened structure and a larger specific surface area. An enhanced filtration retention effect and electrostatic interactions, as well as active free radicals, can be generated for the deep inactivation of bacteria. Compared with the unmodified membrane, PLA/TZ prepared antibacterial characteristics induced by photocatalysis and Zn2+ release, with excellent bactericidal effects against S. aureus and E. coli. Overall, this work may provide a promising approach for the development of efficient biomass-based filtration materials with antimicrobial properties.
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- Minggang Lin
- Institute of Smart & Ecological Textile, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China; (M.L.); (C.Z.)
- College of Textile and Apparel, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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- Institute of Smart & Ecological Textile, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China; (M.L.); (C.Z.)
- College of Textile and Apparel, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China
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- Institute of Smart & Ecological Textile, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China; (M.L.); (C.Z.)
- College of Textile and Apparel, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China
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- Institute of Smart & Ecological Textile, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China; (M.L.); (C.Z.)
- College of Textile and Apparel, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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- Institute of Smart & Ecological Textile, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China; (M.L.); (C.Z.)
- College of Textile and Apparel, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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- Institute of Smart & Ecological Textile, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China; (M.L.); (C.Z.)
- College of Textile and Apparel, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362002, China
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Permyakova ES, Solovieva AO, Sitnikova N, Kiryukhantsev-Korneev PV, Kutzhanov MK, Sheveyko AN, Ignatov SG, Slukin PV, Shtansky DV, Manakhov AM. Polycaprolactone Nanofibers Functionalized by Fibronectin/Gentamicin and Implanted Silver for Enhanced Antibacterial Properties, Cell Adhesion, and Proliferation. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:261. [PMID: 38257060 PMCID: PMC10819432 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Novel nanomaterials used for wound healing should have many beneficial properties, including high biological and antibacterial activity. Immobilization of proteins can stimulate cell migration and viability, and implanted Ag ions provide an antimicrobial effect. However, the ion implantation method, often used to introduce a bactericidal element into the surface, can lead to the degradation of vital proteins. To analyze the surface structure of nanofibers coated with a layer of plasma COOH polymer, fibronectin/gentamicin, and implanted with Ag ions, a new X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) fitting method is used for the first time, allowing for a quantitative assessment of surface biomolecules. The results demonstrated noticeable changes in the composition of fibronectin- and gentamicin-modified nanofibers upon the introduction of Ag ions. Approximately 60% of the surface chemistry has changed, mainly due to an increase in hydrocarbon content and the introduction of up to 0.3 at.% Ag. Despite the significant degradation of fibronectin molecules, the biological activity of Ag-implanted nanofibers remained high, which is explained by the positive effect of Ag ions inducing the generation of reactive oxygen species. The PCL nanofibers with immobilized gentamicin and implanted silver ions exhibited very significant antipathogen activity to a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains. Thus, the results of this work not only make a significant contribution to the development of new hybrid fiber materials for wound dressings but also demonstrate the capabilities of a new XPS fitting methodology for quantitative analysis of surface-related proteins and antibiotics.
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- Elizaveta S. Permyakova
- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
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- Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology—Branch of the ICG SB RAS, 2 Timakova St., Novosibirsk 630060, Russia; (A.O.S.); (N.S.)
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- Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology—Branch of the ICG SB RAS, 2 Timakova St., Novosibirsk 630060, Russia; (A.O.S.); (N.S.)
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- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
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- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
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- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
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- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
- State Research Center for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Obolensk 142279, Russia
- Lomonosov Moscow State University, GSP-1, 1 Leninskiye Gory, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
- State Research Center for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Obolensk 142279, Russia
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- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
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- Research Laboratory “Inorganic Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow 119049, Russia; (E.S.P.); (P.V.K.-K.); (M.K.K.); (A.N.S.); (S.G.I.); (P.V.S.); (D.V.S.)
- Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology—Branch of the ICG SB RAS, 2 Timakova St., Novosibirsk 630060, Russia; (A.O.S.); (N.S.)
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